Ced'Trina Riggins
McDonough
Summary
High-energy Lead Teacher focused on improving teaching strategies and student understanding of material. Eager to help struggling students excel. Skilled at turning behavioral issues around into productive and happy pupils. Caring Teacher with expertise in behavior modification and extensive experience in modernizing classrooms for long-term student success. Dedicated to individualized student care. Enthusiastic Lead Teacher brings over fifteen years of experience in early childhood education. Passionate about child development and learning. Friendly, outgoing and adaptable in approach.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PreK Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Education Center
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
PreK Lead Teacher
Shiloh Early Learning Academy
01.2019 - 05.2020
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness
- Worked with teaching staff to evaluate individual progress and recommend appropriate learning plans
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth
- Established positive relationships with students and families
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
Prek Lead Teacher
4-Ever Learning Childcare Center/Childcare Network
08.2008 - 11.2018
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth
- Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student
- Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support struggling students
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners
- Developed and optimized rich learning environment by capitalizing on diverse engagement strategies and enriching teaching techniques.
Education
Early Childhood Education -
Ashford University
CDA -
Online
High School Diploma -
Simmons High School
Skills
- Behavior Modeling
- Student Records Management
- Activity Planning
- Classroom Management
Certification
- Licensed Tutor - 2006-Present
- CDA July 2016 - Present
Affiliations
- National Black Child Development Institute
- Alumna (4-H) Club Member
- Alumna (Americorp NCC)
Timeline
PreK Lead Teacher
Early Childhood Education Center
06.2021 - 02.2024
PreK Lead Teacher
Shiloh Early Learning Academy
01.2019 - 05.2020
Prek Lead Teacher
4-Ever Learning Childcare Center/Childcare Network
08.2008 - 11.2018
Early Childhood Education -
Ashford University
CDA -
Online
High School Diploma -
Simmons High School
- Licensed Tutor - 2006-Present
- CDA July 2016 - Present
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